MFL

Year 7

There are 9 units at KS3. Units 1 – 3 are covered in year 7 along with all the necessary grammar to allow students to develop and build th eir language skills.

Unit 1 – The basics

my family and I

pets and descriptions

-likes and dislikes

Unit 2 – School and free time

school subjects and opinions

time

sports and hobbies

clothes - food

Unit 3 – House and home

areas where we live

descriptions of our home

more complex opinions

prepositions

Assessment

There are weekly vocabulary / grammar tests for all students to ensure that they are confident with new language and skills.

All four skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) are assessed continuously both formally and informally in the classroom. There are formal tests at the end of each unit which students are expected to revise for.

Students work through I can statements throughout the unit so that they can track their own progress and know what they need to practice next.

Extra-Curricular Activities

MFL club on each Wednesday at lunchtime to practice language skills or for those who want to catch up.

Year 8

Content Overview

There are 9 units at KS3. Units 4 – 6 are covered in year 8 along with all the necessary grammar to allow students to develop and build th eir language skills.

Unit 4 – In town

places and shops

going shopping

things to do

directions

Unit 5 – Holidays

times of year

weather

holiday destinations

places to stay

holiday activities

Unit 6 – Health

parts of the body

ailments

healthy and unhealthy eating

Assessment

There are weekly vocabulary / grammar tests for all students to ensure that they are confident with new language and skills.

All four skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) are assessed continuously both formally and informally in the classroom. There are formal tests at the end of each unit which students are expected to revise for.

Students work through I can statements throughout the unit so that they can track their own progress and know what they need to practice next.

Extra-Curricular Activities

MFL club take place each Wednesday during lunchtime to practice language skills or for those who want to catch up.

Christmas markets trip to Cologne.

Year 9

Content Overview

There are 9 units at KS3. Units 7 – 9 are covered in year 9 along with all the necessary grammar to allow students to develop and build th eir language skills.

Unit 7 – Media

TV programmes

using social media

free time activities

music preferences

Unit 8 – Lifestyle

daily routine

clothes and fashion opinions

national events

Unit 9 – The world around me

daily life and issues in French / German speaking countries

comparisons with schools

Assessment

There are weekly vocabulary / grammar tests for all students to ensure that they are confident with new language and skills.

All four skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) are assessed continuously both formally and informally in the classroom. There are formal tests at the end of each unit which students are expected to revise for.

Students work through I can statements throughout the unit so that they can track their own progress and know what they need to practice next.

Extra-Curricular Activities

MFL club on held on a Wednesday at lunchtime to practice language skills or for those who want to catch up.

Christmas markets trip to Cologne.

Year 10 & 11 (French)

Content Overview

There are 5 units for GCSE language, all of which build on prior learning from KS3. Vocabulary is repeated and then extended and the complex ity of vocabulary increases as the course develops.

Grammar is structured into all lessons and is fundamental fo r a successful language learner. It is practiced regularly throughout the course.

The following is a brief overview of the topic areas which are taught at GCSE level:-

Year 10 – Unit 1

Identity and Culture

family and friends

relationships

what makes a good friend

when I was younger

interests and going out

customs and everyday life

using media and technology

Year 10 – Unit 2

Local area, holiday and travel

holiday preferences, destinations and experiences

travel

accommodation

dealing with problems

eating out and shopping

weather

places to see and things to do

Year 10 – Unit 3

School

school types

school day

subjects

rules and pressures

success in school

school trips / events and exchanges

Year 11 – Unit 4

Further aspirations, study and work

forming relationships

travel

further study

volunteering

training and experience

jobs, careers and professions

Year 11 – Unit 5

International and global dimensions

sports events

music events

campaigns and good causes

being green

access to natural resources

The last term in Year 11 allows time to recap and revise in preparation for the final exams.

Assessment

2017 Assessments will consist of 4 papers:

Paper 1: Listening and understanding in French

Paper 2: Speaking in French - Controlled Coursework

Paper 3: Reading & Understanding in French

Paper 4: Writing in French - Controlled Coursework

2018 Assessments will consist of 4 papers:

Paper 1: Listening and understanding in French

Paper 2: Speaking in French

Paper 3: Reading & Understanding in French

Paper 4: Writing in French

Extra-Curricular Activities

Residential trip to Paris in the summer term.

Year 10 & 11 (German)

Content Overview

There are 5 units for GCSE language, all of which build on prior learning from KS3. Vocabulary is repeated and then extended and the complex ity of vocabulary increases as the course develops.

Grammar is structured into all lessons and is fundamental fo r a successful language learner. It is practiced regularly throughout the course.

The following is a brief overview of the topic areas which are taught at GCSE level:

Year 10 – Unit 1

Identity and Culture

family and friends

relationships

what makes a good friend

when I was younger

interests and going out

customs and everyday life

using media and technology

Year 10 – Unit 2

Local area, holiday and travel

holiday preferences, destinations and experiences

travel

accommodation

dealing with problems

eating out and shopping

weather

places to see and things to do

Year 10 – Unit 3

School

school types

school day

subjects

rules and pressures

success in school

school trips / events and exchanges

Year 11 – Unit 4

Further aspirations, study and work

forming relationships

travel

further study

volunteering

training and experience

jobs, careers and professions

Year 11 – Unit 5

International and global dimensions

sports events

music events

campaigns and good causes

being green

access to natural resources

The last term in Year 11 allows time to recap and revise in preparation for the final exams.